Pegg's big day lifts Stetson over Lipscomb

Published: Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 11:40 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 12:43 p.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Adam Pegg notched his fourth double-double of the season as Stetson completed a season sweep of Atlantic Sun Conference-rival Lipscomb 76-66 Thursday night.

Pegg scored 23 points and had 12 rebounds, the latter tying a season high. The senior hit 8 of 12 from the floor and 6 of 10 at the foul line, and he's now scored in double figures in 20 consecutive contests.

“It's a great step,” Stetson head coach Casey Alexander said after the game. “There are a lot of steps we still have to climb, but I'm proud of these guys for accomplishing that. The goal from this point forward is to keep climbing, put ourselves in the best seed we can get and give ourselves the best chance to win.”

“The first 20 minutes were practically unacceptable,” Alexander said. “It's mind boggling that we can show up at this stage in the season, with so much to play for, and not have an edge about (us) . . . Just really not be excited about being out there. When that happens, and you're not playing well to begin with, the problem just compounds itself.”

The Bisons were coming off a win against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 8 that had snapped a three-game losing streak.

“One helps the other,” Alexander said of the Hatters' quality play on the court and their energy on the sidelines. “The first possession (of the half) Willie has two offensive rebounds, sticks one back in, and that energizes the guys on the bench. It runs its way all the way through the team in the same way that the negatives did in the first half.”

Stetson will next travel up to Highland Heights to play at Northern Kentucky on Saturday. Game time is 7 p.m.

<p><b>NASHVILLE, Tenn. — </b>Adam Pegg notched his fourth double-double of the season as Stetson completed a season sweep of Atlantic Sun Conference-rival Lipscomb 76-66 Thursday night. </p><p> Pegg scored 23 points and had 12 rebounds, the latter tying a season high. The senior hit 8 of 12 from the floor and 6 of 10 at the foul line, and he's now scored in double figures in 20 consecutive contests. </p><p> “It's a great step,” Stetson head coach Casey Alexander said after the game. “There are a lot of steps we still have to climb, but I'm proud of these guys for accomplishing that. The goal from this point forward is to keep climbing, put ourselves in the best seed we can get and give ourselves the best chance to win.” </p><p> Chris Perez added 17 points while Aaron Graham had 11 points and Willie Green 11 rebounds for Stetson (11-14, 8-6), which clinched a spot in the</p><p>A-Sun tournament for the first time since 2008-09. </p><p> The Hatters downed Lipscomb 85-69 on Jan. 19. </p><p> “The first 20 minutes were practically unacceptable,” Alexander said. “It's mind boggling that we can show up at this stage in the season, with so much to play for, and not have an edge about (us) . . . Just really not be excited about being out there. When that happens, and you're not playing well to begin with, the problem just compounds itself.”</p><p> The Bisons were coming off a win against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 8 that had snapped a three-game losing streak. </p><p> Deonte Alexander led Lipscomb with 21 points while Stephen Hurt added 12. The Bisons forced 18 turnovers, including 14 steals. </p><p>“One helps the other,” Alexander said of the Hatters' quality play on the court and their energy on the sidelines. “The first possession (of the half) Willie has two offensive rebounds, sticks one back in, and that energizes the guys on the bench. It runs its way all the way through the team in the same way that the negatives did in the first half.” </p><p>Stetson will next travel up to Highland Heights to play at Northern Kentucky on Saturday. Game time is 7 p.m.</p>